- Salary
- £26k – £28k/yr
- Location
- Exeter, Devon
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a busy Residential Conveyancing team in Honiton.
This full-time, office-based role suits a confident self-starter who enjoys a fast-moving workload.
About the Client
Our client is a respected regional law firm with offices across Devon and Somerset. They act for individuals, families and businesses.
Their Residential Conveyancing department is busy and growing, with a friendly and professional team.
About the Role
You will support the progression of residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
You will also support colleagues in other offices via digital dictation. Occasional reception cover at lunchtimes and during absences is also part of the role.
Conveyancing Paralegal Responsibilities
- Preparing draft contract papers and dealing with sale enquiries
- Ordering searches
- Drafting completion statements and preparing SDLT forms
- Handling exchanges, completions and post-completion matters
- Producing documents using the firm’s case management software
- Handling client calls with clear, accurate and up-to-date information
- Supporting colleagues across the department via digital dictation
- Providing occasional reception cover
Conveyancing Paralegal Requirements
- Previous conveyancing experience
- Strong attention to detail and good administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Well organised, with the ability to manage changing priorities under pressure
- Proactive, using your own initiative
- Competent in Word and other Microsoft products
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Birthday leave and Christmas Eve off
- Pension scheme
- Cashback health scheme
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an organised conveyancing paralegal who stays calm under pressure. You’ll be keen to become an integral part of a busy department.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers: